CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
1,277 km
794 miles
DUR
Durban
South Africa
Distance
1,277 km
794 mi / 690 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT DUR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport King Shaka International Airport
IATA Code CPT DUR
ICAO Code FACT FALE
City Cape Town Durban
Country South Africa South Africa
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 151 ft 295 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.610000, 31.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Durban (DUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban, South Africa is 1,277 kilometers (794 miles / 690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is a domestic route within South Africa. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Cape Town, it's 13:28 in Durban.

The return flight from Durban (DUR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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